Counseling Office
Feeling lonely or need to talk??
If you are feeling lonely or need to talk to someone check out the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Website: click here
Number: 800-273-8255
Chat online: click here
Crisis Text Line: Text to 741741
Scholarship Website
Click here to open up scholarship page for High School Students at Ellinwood.
Going Merry--website for Personalized Scholarships that fit you and your interests! https://www.goingmerry.com/c/angiec-p5xm8v
ACT Study & Prep
Webinars for Parents and Students
XELLO-Method Test Prep in Student Xello Accounts
ACT 2023-24
Dates & Registration Deadlines
Register online at: act.org/bts
Sept. 9, 2023 (Aug. 4)
Oct. 28, 2023 (Sept. 22)
Dec. 9, 2023 (Nov. 3)
Feb. 10, 2023 (Jan. 5)
*Free ACT for Juniors* at EHS (TBD)
April 13, 2024 (Mar. 8)
June 8, 2024 (May 3)
July 13, 2024 (June 7)
See Mrs. Coleman if you need help!
**Local testing sites include: Barton CC, Hoisington HS, Ellsworth HS, Hutchinson CC, Fort Hays State U
2022-23 Testing Dates
Gall-up (5th-12th gr):
KS Communities that Care Survey (KCTC - 6th, 8th, 10th & 12th grade): November 7-11th
Pre-ACT (9th gr students): October 19th
ACT WorkKeys (11th gr students): November 2nd
PSAT (11th gr, who are interested): October 12th
ACT - District Testing (11th gr students): February 28th
Classes for 2023-24
The Ellinwood High School 2023-24 Course Offerings Click to read about Graduation Requirements for USD 355, learn about Dual Credit Courses, and View EHS Elective Classes.
BartonCC offers Career & Technical Education courses to high school students grades 10-12 TUITION FREE. These courses are taken in addition to a student's full schedule, EHS accepts credits for courses passed.
Internships for Seniors
Purpose of the Internship Program: is to allow students to explore a career field they have interest in and get hands-on experience. Business partner supervisor may not be a parent or guardian of the student. The student is responsible for finding an internship site however Ms. Brack or Mrs. Coleman would be happy to assist the student if they need help. Current Seniors if you are interested please email Mrs. Coleman and Ms. Brack then we will email you back with the Internship Application.
Business Partners - if you are interested in being a Internship Site please fill this form out.
Kansas College Requirements
Kansas Board of Regents of Admissions
Graduating Amended Qualified Admission Criteria (click here but final but gives you an idea)
Graduation Requirements @ EHS
Credits Needed for Graduation
Financial Aid
Career Inventories
Sports Eligibility in College
College Credits Transfer
Barton Community College transfer credits
CTE / SB155 Course List --Open to 10th-11th graders. Courses available at Barton CC or can be taken online through other colleges.
Certificates/ Program
Here are some programs that High School students can participate in while in high school to get a certificate
Solar and/or Wind Certificate (Colby CC)
Commercial CDL (Barton CC)
EAGLES Kind-Nest
We have a EAGLES Kind-Nest (hygiene & school supplies) shelf available for all students at Ellinwood Middle/High School. We have received a variety of donations from the community to support this project for out students. It is located in the South hallway near the counselor's office. For more information feel free to contact Ms. Brack or Mrs. Coleman.